Battalion Chief Passarella has lived in the Waterford section of Winslow Township his entire life.  He has two children Marisa and Michael Jr.  Michael is 47 years of age and has been an active volunteer member of the Winslow Township Fire Department for twenty five years.  Michael started as an apparatus engineer in the Waterford Vol. Fire Co. and worked his way through the ranks as Station Commander.  He currently serves as Battalion Chief for the Department for the last ten years.  Michael is the apparatus fleet manager where he is responsible for daily repairs and apparatus purchasing for the fleet.  Michael has proudly worked for the Township of Winslow for the past 11 years.